• NONFICTION

    HOW MUSIC WORKS

    SEPT. 12, 2012

NONFICTION

HOW MUSIC WORKS

by David Byrne

Highly recommended—anyone at all interested in music will learn a lot from this book. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    WAGING HEAVY PEACE

    SEPT. 25, 2012

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

WAGING HEAVY PEACE

by Neil Young

Not the revelation that was Keith Richards’ Life, but an entertaining and mostly well-written journey into the past, if... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    LIFE

    OCT. 26, 2010

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

LIFE

by Keith Richards with James Fox

“A jury of my peers would be Jimmy Page, a conglomeration of musicians, guys that have been on the road and know what’s... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    SWEET JUDY BLUE EYES

    OCT. 18, 2011

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

SWEET JUDY BLUE EYES

by Judy Collins

Despite Collins’ tendency to lapse into high-toned idealism and compulsive name-dropping, this is a fascinating and even... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    I'M YOUR MAN

    SEPT. 11, 2012

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

I'M YOUR MAN

by Sylvie Simmons

Taking on a looming subject with intelligence and wit, Simmons manages to take the full measure of her man. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    A NATURAL WOMAN

    APRIL 10, 2012

NONFICTION

A NATURAL WOMAN

by Carole King

A warm, winning read that showcases baby-boomer culture at its best. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    WHO IS THAT MAN?

    APRIL 24, 2012

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

WHO IS THAT MAN?

by David Dalton

Although the book ends in a bit of a limbo—as any book that follows Dylan in his later career is destined to do—this lively... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    POSITIVELY 4TH STREET

    JUNE 1, 2001

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

POSITIVELY 4TH STREET

by David Hajdu

A strong and vivid portrait of some remarkable characters—and one that manages against the odds to get to the people behind... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

More Book Lists

The Magazine: Kirkus Reviews

Featuring 346 industry-first reviews of fiction, nonfiction, children’s and YA books; also in this special Indie Issue: a celebration of the rich diversity of indie publishing, interviews with indie authors, and more

subscribe
  • kirkus star
  • The Kirkus Star

    One of the most coveted designations in the book industry, the Kirkus Star marks books of exceptional merit.

  • kirkus prize
  • The Kirkus Prize

    The Kirkus Prize is among the richest literary awards in America, awarding $50,000 in three categories annually.

Great Books & News Curated For You

Be the first to read books news and see reviews, news and features in Kirkus Reviews. Get awesome content delivered to your inbox every week.

Thank you!

Close Quickview